The invasion of Aberdeen (pics, too...)

Jeff Norton · Post by **Jeff Norton** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:16 am

Wild Bill and Don look inside a MKIII

Jeff Norton · Post by **Jeff Norton** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:17 am

Neat Jadpanzer!

Jeff Norton · Post by **Jeff Norton** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:19 am

The infamous German MG 42's (plus some)

Jeff Norton · Post by **Jeff Norton** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 2:21 am

Rusted insides of a Hetzer - Boy, it sure looks tight!

Supervisor · Post by **Supervisor** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 4:30 am

Just so you don't think I'm ignoring an earlier post, I have no control of the file size upload limitation. Admins only have the power, I've tried to get it increased to no avail, please be happy with what we have, it's better than nothing. The pictures you've uploaded so far are great, I'm still kicking myself for not being able to make it.

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 5:25 am

Great photos, Jeff! You did well. I'm enjoying the "deja vu" of the moment relived. Thanks, my friend...WB

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 5:41 am

Originally posted by Jeff Norton
Jess Succomes to his Fate: (Panther Tracks....yum!)

I have a feeling Orzel is going to want a copy of this for a new Kat Klub banner.

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 5:44 am

Originally posted by Jeff Norton
Wild Bill

Gee Jeff, you should have given him a boost up on your shoulders to check out the top armor.

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 6:03 am

Originally posted by gmenfan
Just so you don't think I'm ignoring an earlier post, I have no control of the file size upload limitation. Admins only have the power, I've tried to get it increased to no avail, please be happy with what we have, it's better than nothing. The pictures you've uploaded so far are great, I'm still kicking myself for not being able to make it.

Actually, considering that everything we have here is free, courtesy of Matrix, and in support of software that they also give away for free, I doubt if any of us have any complaints.

And for future reference, posting pics (or other files) on a site such as www.iupload.net and then linking to them from here, gets around most of the limitations. I think in the future, when I have more pics to post, I might upload both a thumbnail (for direct display here) and a link to the full-sized picture for those who want to see it. Doing that would help the forums load faster, let folks get an idea of what the big picture shows, and make everyone happy. Now, if only we could get Jess to do that with his banners...

Wild Bill · Post by **Wild Bill** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 7:41 am

LOL! I was "this close" to climbing on board, but I could hear the sirens going off in my mind as the loudspeakers blared, "ATTENTION, ATTENTION, a tank has been mounted!"

Good thing no Shermans were there, or we would have all had to wrestle Jess to the ground!

Wild Bill

Belisarius · Post by **Belisarius** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 10:29 am

Nice photos, Jeff! (now how come we only get to see the back side of WB...? :p )

That PzIII looks neat. Must've been a "survivor", look at all the added front armor.... BIG mantlet...smoke launchers...bet there were schürzen on it at one time, too. One of those who didn't get sent back to the shop for conversion jobs, or got captured before they got the chance.

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 11:10 am

Here's a few more of my photos from Aberdeen:

This one is a really nice pair of Panther G's that I'd love to have flanking my driveway. Maybe make one my mailbox and dare the guys driving the snowplows to try and knock it down.

(Barrels up! Must have mail!)

http://www.iupload.net/042003/SPAPG-09.jpg

Here's one of a Grant that was in pretty good shape. Now I understand why front slope hits bounce off, but turret shots score.

http://www.iupload.net/042003/SPAPG-10.jpg

This one is a nicely restored PzIVf.

http://www.iupload.net/042003/SPAPG-14.jpg

Another perfectly restored gem, a Chaffee

http://www.iupload.net/042003/SPAPG-11.jpg

One for you Brit armor fans out there, a badly rusting Churchill

http://www.iupload.net/042003/SPAPG-02.jpg

Last, but definately not least, a Jagdpanther!

http://www.iupload.net/042003/SPAPG-05.jpg

(Note: For reasons I don't quite understand www.iupload.net is now blocking these links. I'll reupload the pics to the Matrix servers in new messages)

Voriax · Post by **Voriax** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 12:24 pm

Originally posted by Jeff Norton
The restored R-35. Odd cammo, tho...

I don't recall seeing any wartime colour pics of French tanks, but in several b&w photos the camo patterns are very clear and bright. Also similar camo patterns can be seen in many drawings. Perhaps they thought this camo worked well?

Voriax

Jeff Norton · Post by **Jeff Norton** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 4:34 pm

Nice photos, Jeff! (now how come we only get to see the back side of WB...?

Because everytime WB would face me, I'd aim the camera and he'd escape into a smoke cloud.

Seriously, I tried, but there was a lot of action and stuff to see.

Maybe WB will post some and I can doctor them in Photoshop?:)

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 11:40 pm

Originally posted by Wild Bill
Thanks, Bernie! I'll be calling him tonight. Mike did start feeling better that evening and was able to get me to the airport.

That strange early Stuart is the M2A4, yes the earliest version of the M3 Stuart. It saw action against Japanese tanks in the Philippines during the Japanese invasion, with the 192nd and 194th US Tank battalions.

Love the pictures. Those were some great moments with all of you!

WB

M2A4 or M2A5? The stencil on the side says "A-5", but I suppose it could just refer to something else.

Belisarius · Post by **Belisarius** » Wed Apr 09, 2003 11:50 pm

Linky no worky. Error 404

Goblin · Post by **Goblin** » Thu Apr 10, 2003 12:01 am

I get a flashing message saying 'The Bible says DONT steal bandwidth', lol. Bernie, what are you doing?:eek:

Goblin

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Thu Apr 10, 2003 12:10 am

Incoming!!!!

I got an e-mail from Wild Bill with an attachment today, and after checking it with every virus scanner known to man I was reassured that it didn't contain any mines, but I still opened it from across the room with a long stick.

What I found inside was a few photos forwarded by Bill from his brother Mike, and a note asking me to post them here, which I'm happy to do.

First up, a small shot of Wild Bill contemplating a Panther G. From the date on the file, and the different armor in the background, I think it was taken about 4 years ago.

(Apologies to all! For some reason www.iupload.net is now blocking links to the photos I've sent there. I will edit all the links shortly)

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Thu Apr 10, 2003 12:14 am

The next shot in the Wild Bill series is a close-up of the front of the Jagdtiger, clearly showing a pair of "dimples" from AT fire.

Bernie · Post by **Bernie** » Thu Apr 10, 2003 12:15 am

Third in the WB series, a Japanese T-95

The invasion of Aberdeen (pics, too...)

Jeff

Re: Jeff

A few more photos

Bernie?

Pics from Mike Wilder via Wild Bill